Minneapolis Public Housing – Executive Director/CEO Search
MPHA Executive Director Cora McCorvey will retire in February 2017. The MPHA Board of Commissioners, along with community leaders, has undertaken the process of searching for a new leader for MPHA.
UPDATE, NOVEMBER 16, 2016: The MPHA Board of Commissioners has voted to appoint Gregory Russ as the next Executive Director and CEO. Read more here.
“Dignity in housing is the bedrock upon which a rich, productive, and meaningful life is built.”
– Cora McCorvey, MPHA Executive Director
Executive Search Consultant
CohenTaylor was selected in May from a group of seven national and local Executive Search Consultants. CohenTaylor was the highest ranked proposer based on their relevant experience, leadership assigned to the project, approach and fee. CohenTaylor is a Minneapolis based search consultant.
To apply for this position please contact CohenTaylor at www.info@cohentaylor.com
Chris Cohen, Partner, Executive Recruiter
807 Broadway St NE. Suite 220
Minneapolis, MN 55413
www.cohentaylor.com
info@cohentaylor.com
Search Committee
A search committee has been assembled to bring direct input into the search process from MPHA Commissioners, residents, community partners, and the City of Minneapolis. This seven-member committee will be working this summer and fall to undertake the search for the next Executive Director/CEO and will bring recommendations to the MPHA board for review, approval and submission to the Minneapolis City Council. The Search Committee members are listed to the right; Questions and comments can be directed to the Committee Chair.
Name | Title |
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Thomas DeAngelo | MPHA Commissioner and Committee Chair |
Clayton Tyler | MPHA Board Chairman |
Jim Rosenbaum | MPHA Commissioner |
Chuck Lutz | MPHA Commissioner |
Steven Belton | President/ CEO, Minneapolis Urban League |
Lisa Goodman | Minneapolis City Council Member |
Mary McGovern | President, Minneapolis Highrise Representative Council |
Robin Harris | MPHA Human Resources Director and Advisor to the Committee |
Overall Schedule | |
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Community Outreach (including Residents) | June 15 – August 1, 2016 |
Solicit and Develop list of Candidates | July 15 – October 1, 2016 |
Interview shortlist of Candidates | October 2016 |
Candidate Recommendation to MPHA Board | November 2016 Board Meeting |
Search Activities | |
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Search Committee meeting | June 16 |
Resident meeting | July 7 |
Search Committee meeting | July 13 |
CohenTaylor interview with MPHA Leaders | July 12 – July 22 |
Search Activities (cntd.) | |
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CohenTaylor interview with Community Partners | July 2016 |
Create Position Profile | July 2016 |
Post Position Opening on MPHA Website | August – September 2016 |
Bi-Weekly Committee Conference Calls | July – September 2016 |
SEARCH PROCESS | |
Sourcing | Reviewing and screening candidates |
Recruit and Screen | Interviews/ skypes/ phone screens |
Client Interviews and Selection | October – November |
Referencing and Background checks | October – November |
Finalize Selection Process | November MPHA Board Meeting |
Executive Search – Additional Information |
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